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Can notice of dismissal be given by post?

Introduction If an employer doesn’t follow the correct procedure with notice of dismissal then it ...

Is veganism protected by discrimination laws?

For the first time, an employment tribunal will decide whether veganism is a ‘philosophical belief’. ...

Harassment at work: Context is everything

Introduction Harassment at work often leads to employment tribunal (ET) claims for discrimination. The employee ...

Resigning to claim constructive dismissal

An employee who wants to claim constructive dismissal must show (1) that their employer has ...

Disciplinary appeals and reinstatement

It is well established that an employee has a right to appeal the outcome of ...

Ken’s dismissal after 35 years

From time to time we tell you about a Birmingham employment law case we have ...

Third of women harassed at work

Being harassed at work is in the news more than ever before following the recent ...

Employee, self-employed or worker? Pimlico Plumbers lose appeal

Employment status has been the hot topic, particularly on the question of whether staff are ...

Constructive dismissal: how to resign properly

Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns in response to a major breach of contract ...

ACAS statistics

ACAS is a public body which provides a free and impartial information and advice to ...